IJH vs OPTZ
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF compared with Optimize Strategy Index ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
IJH
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
OPTZ
Optimize Strategy Index ETF
TTM yield · Annual
Quick take
- IJH yields more today: 1.01% vs 0.45% (forward).
- IJH pays every quarter; OPTZ pays once a year.
- IJH has the longer streak of annual increases: 5 years vs 1.
- Over the last year OPTZ delivered the higher total return: +37.6% vs +15.9% (price change plus payouts).
- IJH is cheaper to own: 0.05% vs 0.25% expense ratio.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | IJH | OPTZ |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $74.67 | $46.30 |
| TTM yield | 1.19% | 0.45% |
| Forward yield | 1.01% | 0.45% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.756 | $0.21 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Annual |
| Next ex-date | Sep 14, 2026 (est.) | Dec 22, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.05% | 0.25% |
| 1-year payout growth | +3.4% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +8.9% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 5 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 76/100 | — |
| 1-year total return | +15.9% | +37.6% |
| 1-year price return | +14.6% | +37.0% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 124.9B | 267.6M |
| Years paying | 26.2 | 1.7 |
| Sector / category | Mid-Cap Blend | Mid-Cap Blend |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| IJH | OPTZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 133.9 | 216.0 |
| Income per year | $101 | $45 |
| Income per month (avg) | $8 | $4 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model IJH · Model OPTZ
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IJH Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | $0.189 | Est. |
| IJH Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.189 | Est. |
| IJH Mar 15, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | $0.189 | Est. |
| OPTZ Dec 22, 2026 | Dec 23, 2026 | $0.21 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
IJHOPTZ
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, IJH or OPTZ?
IJH currently has the higher trailing yield: IJH yields 1.19% and OPTZ yields 0.45%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do IJH and OPTZ pay?
IJH pays every quarter and OPTZ pays once a year. IJH's next ex-date is Sep 14, 2026 and OPTZ's is Dec 22, 2026.
Is IJH or OPTZ better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. IJH and OPTZ differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.